GNLU
being a Research Based Teaching University, is committed to address the
contemporary legal issues which are reflected in its activities such as various
national & international conferences, seminars, conducting workshops &
training programmes for the students as well as professionals from the bar,
corporate, government, academia etc. and also the certificate courses which are
being conducted on various upcoming trends and issues in the field of law,
science & technology, Management etc. Continuing its legacy in expanding
its horizons towards ensuring inclusive education, GNLU has launched its online
diploma programmes in collaboration with Enhelion as the technology support
partner.

In
this initiative, GNLU is offering five diploma programmes on the following
emerging topics, viz., Diploma in Internet Law & Policy, Diploma in
Intellectual Property - Law and Management, Diploma Programme in Advanced
Entrepreneurship Management and Corporate Laws, Diploma in Sports Law and Diploma in Maritime Law. The duration of these five diplomas will be one year.

The University is also offering two post graduate diplomas in: 1) Legislative Drafting and 2) Contract Drafting

The
programmes will be conducted through 'Online lectures' where the student will be able to see and watch the lecture through a state of the art learning management system, thereby imparting and
sharing the knowledge. The recorded versions of the same will be available for
future access. This is one of the unique features of this online programme.
Lectures shall be engaged by practicing lawyers and academicians supported by
Audio Video Presentations along with printable electronic material.

How are diploma courses administered?

The
syllabus and course contents for these Diploma courses are conceptualized,
coordinated and reviewed by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), a UGC and
BCI recognized premier national law university. The technological support for
the same is provided by Enhelion, as the technology support partner.

Who will receive the certificate of diploma
course?

Upon
successful completion of the course, as specified in brochure, a candidate
shall receive a diploma certificate by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU).

Are diploma courses approved by University
Grants Commission?

The
Online Diploma Courses are recognized and certified by GNLU. The UGC has not yet released the online education rules, which are still in the draft mode. Please click on Draft Online Education Rules - UGC

Once the rules come into existence, the University shall seek approval. The online courses are not governed by the UGC's open and distance learning, since they are online and the UGC's current rules on Open and Distance learning are only applicable to Degree programmes. For more information, please click here: UGC Open and Distance Education Rules 2017

What is the examination and evaluation
policy for diploma courses?

The
pro tem examination and evaluation policy is there for the successful
completion of these diploma courses. Students are required to undertake 2 MCQ
tests and submit 8 assignments. The pro tem examination and evaluation policy
will be binding upon the students. However, Gujarat National Law University
holds discretion to modify the examination and evaluation policy from time to
time, which shall be binding to the registered students.